Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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